Lac Vieux Desert Dam, Wisconsin, USA

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Quick Facts About Lac Vieux Desert Dam

Location: Vilas, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 46.1214, -89.1525
River: Wisconsin River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Gravity Concrete Earth
Commissioned: 1907
Dam Height: 9 ft (3 m)
Dam Length: 27 ft (8 m)
Dam Capacity: 49,173 acre-ft (60,654 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Lac Vieux Desert Dam Information

Lac Vieux Desert Dam is a gravity concrete earth dam located about 25 miles from Eagle River, Vilas, Wisconsin.

The dam, which is on the Wisconsin River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Flood Risk Reduction benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1907 and is currently owned by Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company.

Lac Vieux Desert Dam Structure

The Lac Vieux Desert Dam is approximately 27 feet (8 m) long, 9 feet (3 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Lac Vieux Desert Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of acre-ft (0 Ml) and maximum capacity of 49,173 acre-ft (60,654 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is acres (0 ha) and the total catchment area is 34 square miles (88 square kilometres).

Lac Vieux Desert Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 153 cubic feet per second (4 cubic metres per second).

Lac Vieux Desert Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Lac Vieux Desert Dam
Vilas, Wisconsin
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 9 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 27 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 49,173 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 34 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Lac Vieux Desert Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Lac Vieux Desert Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 20:08
Sunrise 06:56
Sunset 17:25
Temperature (°F) -6
Feels Like (°F) -18
Cloud Coverage (%) 0
Pressure (inHg) 1031
Humidity (%) 71
Wind Speed (mph) 6
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Lac Vieux Desert Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today -6 2 -11 1025 74 14 29 NW 53 - light snow
Tue -8 6 -7 1035 80 13 31 NW 68 - light snow
Wed 0 14 1 1034 84 9 23 N 96 - light snow
Thu -1 19 6 1034 81 10 24 NNW 20 - light snow
Fri -2 22 9 1032 80 13 37 SW 0 - overcast clouds
Sat 7 30 16 1017 86 12 37 SW 0 - overcast clouds
Sun 19 31 25 1009 93 7 21 SW 20 - light snow
Mon 27 34 27 999 95 9 27 W 100 - light snow

Lac Vieux Desert Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Lac Vieux Desert Dam?

Lac Vieux Desert Dam is in Wisconsin.

In which county is the Lac Vieux Desert Dam?

Lac Vieux Desert Dam is in Vilas County.

How high is the Lac Vieux Desert Dam?

Lac Vieux Desert Dam is 9 feet high.

How long is the Lac Vieux Desert Dam?

Lac Vieux Desert Dam is 27 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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